Art and Architecture
Column where it is a slightly tapered column with a plain top or capital. Doesn't have a base so sits flat on floor stones.
What is the Doric column?
He is considered to be the first actor in Ancient Greece History. He is also said to have started theater with his words.
Who is Thespis?
The first game happened in 776 BC.
When were the first Ancient Olympics?
Column where the capital is carved into a scroll, shape, or volute. It rest on a decorative base called a plinth.
What is the Ionic column?
Tragedies and comedies were created to be the first two types of drama in Ancient Greece.
What were the two types of drama?
This place was called Olympia.
What ancient place did the word Olympics come from?
Column where the capital is carved into an elaborate pattern of acanthus leaves and scrolls.
What is the Corinthian Column?
The theaters were usually located in nearly every town.
Where were the bowl shaped theaters located?
It was the two hundred yard dash. Also known as running.
What was the first Ancient Olympic event?
Technique where figures are painted but the rest of the vase isn't.
What is the black-figure technique?
A type of drama that were thought of as witty, grotesque, satirical, bawdy, and vulgar. They were meant to be fun and lighthearted plays that jokingly made fun of well known people.
What is a Comedy?
This motto or phrase means Higher, Faster, Stronger.
What does the the Olympic motto or phrase "Citius, Altius, Fortius" mean?
Technique where the rest of the vase is painted but the figures aren't painted.
What is the red-figure technique?
A type of drama that were epic dramas about serious human issues, important people, and important events. They delivered a religious, moral, or political message.
What is a Tragedy?
The competition was called The Herean Games.
What was the competition called that was in honor of Hera because the women couldn't watch or join in the Olympics?